Events Officer

Are you passionate about creating engaging community experiences and helping events contribute to a vibrant and thriving regional city?

Orange City Council is seeking an organised and collaborative Events Officer to help, plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate Council and community events across the Orange region.

About the Role

In this newly created role, you’ll support the Events Lead to attract, plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate high-quality Council and community events. You’ll provide advice to Council staff, community groups and the events industry to help ensure events are safe, compliant and enhance Orange’s reputation.

Working collaboratively within the broader Economic Development team, you’ll help activate precincts, support the local economy and create vibrant experiences that make Orange a great place to live and visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver diverse civic and community events from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and community groups to ensure seamless event execution.
• Provide advice and guidance on event planning, approvals, safety, accessibility and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, permits, and safety standards.
• Work with Councils Communications team to promote events through strategic marketing and communications.
• View the full Position Description here.

What We’re Looking For

• A diploma/degree in events management or relevant related discipline, and/or significant demonstrated experience.
• Proven experience in planning and delivering successful events.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound project-management, planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive team that’s passionate about making Orange a premier destination and a great place to live.

• Work Life Balance – We offer flexible working arrangements, hybrid working and generous leave provisions.
• Culture – Positive, fun, and inclusive work environment
• Competitive Weekly Salary – From $1540.48
• Wellbeing - Access to Council’s employee assistance program, fitness passport and health and wellbeing programmes
• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Job Satisfaction – Make a positive contribution to your city and region, working for an organisation which has our community at the heart of all that we do.

About Orange City Council:

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

Ready to make a difference?
Click Apply to submit your application. You’ll be asked to complete a few screening questions, and you can save and return to your application any time before the closing date.

Applications close: Sunday, 22 November 2026

For more information, contact Melissa Simpson, Events Lead, on 02 6393 8200.

Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar temporary or permanent roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.